USS Sabine

USS Sabine

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS "Sabine", after the Sabine River along the Texas/Louisiana border.

* The first USS|Sabine|1855|2 was a sailing frigate started in 1822 but not completed until 1855, and in service during the American Civil War.
* The second USS|Sabine|AO-25|3 was a fleet oiler purchased in 1940 and on active service until 1969.


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